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Stonefort- James Issac
Dalton, age 78, of Stonefort, passed away at 11:55am on Friday, June 7, 2019 at
his home in Stonefort, surrounded by his loving family.

James was born in Marion on
August 17, 1940, the son of Oakley Lee and Mabel Marie (Cook) Dalton. He
married Lela Evans in Marion on January 21, 1967. Together, they shared more
than fifty-two years of marriage and wonderful memories.

James was a jack-of-all-trades and good at all he did. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as an auto mechanic. He was a work-a-holic. In his spare time, he loved spending time with family, piddling in his yard, watching for a visit from his albino deer, and simply enjoying life.

James was a member of the
Full Gospel Tabernacle Church in Marion, where he served as a Deacon.

Survivors include his wife-
Lela Genevieve Evans of Stonefort

Three daughters- Tammy Lynn
LeMasters of Stonefort

Tabatha Mae and Darrell Davis of Marion

Tonia Marie Dalton and fiancé Bobby Winters
of Harrisburg

Five grandchildren- Devin
James and Taylor Kidd of Deland, Florida

Anthony Dalton Pennington and fiancé Lauren
Price of Johnston City

Dustin Lee and Hayley Kidd of Pittsburg

Austin Hunter Pennington and fiancé Bridget
Hancock of Herrin

Alexandria RaeLe Pennington and Cordero
Turner of Harrisburg

Great Grandchildren- Finn,
Gabriel, Nash, Zachary, Raven, and one on the way

Two sisters- Shirley McDonald
of Carrier Mills

Brenda and Ron Sheppard of Vienna

Two beloved pug dogs- Gizmo
and Harley

His favorite pet- his albino
deer- Whitey

He was preceded in death by his
parents, three brothers- Oakley, Donnie and Jackie Dalton, and two infant
sisters- Ruby Pearl Dalton and Margaret Ann Dalton.

Funeral services will be held
at 1pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. John
Burnett, Sr officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Creal
Springs. A time of visitation will be held from 11-1pm on Tuesday, June 11,
2019 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion.

For those prefer, memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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Tabby so sorry to hear about your dad y’all will be in my thoughts and prayers

Guest: David Kidd

From: Mount Dora, Florida

Date: June 10, 2019

Thoughts are with the family. My condolences.

Guest: Joyce Ealey

From: Herrin , Illinois

Date: June 10, 2019

Prayers for the family.

Guest: Jamie Irene

From: MichiganCity, Indiana

Date: June 10, 2019

This man was my second father, my parents named me after him. My early childhood was spent with the Dalton girls and Jim & Lela. I love all of them and my heart hurts as we say goodbye to him for now. Jim always made me smile, I was able to see him a short time before he died visiting back home for his grandsons wedding. He recognized me I believe, we captured a selfie together. I love you Dad, I know your at peace and rest and with the Heavenly Father. Until we hug you again.

Guest: Danyle Wyatt

From: Riviera Beach, Florida

Date: June 11, 2019

So sorry for the families loss. Jim will be forever missed. Prayers for the family. May you rest in heaven

Guest: Tabatha Davis

From: Marion, Illinois

Date: June 18, 2019

You were not only my daddy, but you were my HERO in every sense of the word. I cannot express in words how much I LOVE YOU and how much I MISS YOU. My heart aches like nothing I have ever felt before. I am praying for your strength and wisdom to come to mom, Tam, Tonia and I so we can get through our lives without you. For so many years you were our strength and our leader and now we are at a loss and struggling without you. I pray for comfort from the love and memories we have for you in our hearts and minds. I MISS YOU but I know in my heart you are no longer in pain and we will see each other again. I LOVE YOU DADDY!!!